Illinois Licensed Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

To support a dynamic virtual classroom, the full-time Illinois Licensed Special Education Teacher will provide engaging instruction, manage lesson planning, and collaborate with staff to create a differentiated learning environment for students with diverse needs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver 5 hours of virtual direct instruction daily while managing lesson planning, grading, and IEP documentation
• Implement project-based learning and foster a social-emotional learning environment for a small classroom of approximately 10 students
• Collaborate with curriculum and clinical staff to enhance educational outcomes and personalize learning experiences

Required qualifications

• Illinois PEL with LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) or eligibility to obtain it through out-of-state license reciprocity
• Proficiency with video-conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels and adapt to changing student populations
• Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and academic challenges
• Strong skills in creating digital content for engaging online lessons and managing virtual classroom environments